David Gwilliam
Chief Financial Officer
Professional Overview
David Gwilliam is an accomplished finance leader with extensive experience across the consumer goods and pharmaceutical industries. As the Chief Financial Officer at LIVEKINDLY Collective, he leverages his expertise in financial strategy, transformation, and operational excellence to drive the company's growth and profitability.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer at LIVEKINDLY Collective, David is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. He plays a crucial role in shaping the organization's financial strategy, ensuring efficient resource allocation and supporting the execution of key strategic initiatives.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, David held senior finance positions at various multinational organizations. He served as the Divisional Finance Director and CFO of the Hydronic division at IMI Hydronic Engineering, where he led the financial transformation and integration of the acquired business. Before that, he held the role of Senior Director Finance, Global Transformation (Productivity) at AstraZeneca, where he spearheaded the implementation of productivity initiatives and drove cost optimization across the organization.
David's earlier career was marked by progressive roles at PepsiCo, including Senior Director Finance, UK Transformation (Productivity), Regional Finance Director (Senior), CFO Benelux, and various finance business partnering roles with increasing responsibilities within the UK Business Unit. During his tenure at PepsiCo, he made significant contributions to strategic planning, M&A, and operational efficiency.
Academic Background
David holds a Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics and Statistics from Swansea University. He is also an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), having completed his professional training and certification.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial strategy and planning
- Transformation and change management
- Operational excellence and cost optimization
- Mergers and acquisitions integration
- Business partnering and cross-functional collaboration
Professional Impact
David's leadership has been instrumental in driving financial performance and supporting strategic initiatives across the organizations he has served. He has a proven track record of implementing productivity and cost-saving measures, leading successful integration efforts, and aligning finance functions to enable business growth and profitability.
Conclusion
With his impressive finance expertise, strategic mindset, and track record of delivering measurable results, David Gwilliam is well-positioned to continue driving LIVEKINDLY Collective's financial success and supporting the company's ambitious goals.
